Math Problem Statement
Jean's bedroom is 11 feet by 11 feet. She has chosen a carpet which costs $28.80 per square yard. This includes installation.
Determine her cost to carpet her room
Solution
To determine the cost to carpet Jean's bedroom, we need to follow these steps:
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Calculate the area of the bedroom in square feet:
The bedroom is 11 feet by 11 feet, so:
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Convert the area from square feet to square yards:
Since there are 9 square feet in a square yard, we convert the area:
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Calculate the total cost:
The cost per square yard is $28.80. So, the total cost is:
Therefore, the total cost to carpet Jean's room is approximately $387.07.
Would you like to explore more details or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions you might consider:
- How would the cost change if the carpet cost increased to $32.50 per square yard?
- What would the cost be if the bedroom was 12 feet by 12 feet?
- How would the cost change if Jean’s bedroom had an additional 5 feet by 5 feet walk-in closet?
- What is the cost difference if the carpet installation fee was an additional $2 per square yard?
- How would the total cost change if Jean decided to only carpet a portion of the room?
Tip: Always convert measurements to the same units before performing calculations, especially in area and cost estimations.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Unit Conversion
Formulas
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9